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Nanolumens Suggest LEDs for Simulation and Training

by Chris Chinnock

LED screen maker Nanolumens was at I/ITSEC with a small LED video wall but suggesting this may offer advantages over projection solutions in many training and simulation activities. Company representative explained that they are …

Is the Era of “CompCine” at Hand?

by Chris Chinnock

The term “CompCine stands for Computational Cinematography, a term SMPTE Director of Engineering and Standards, Howard Lukk used to describe a new category of image capture at the recent Streaming Media for Field of …

Tags:Cinema| Light Field Cameras| Light Field Displays| Vol 23 - Issue 44

Arclight Cinemas to Make Cinema History With Unique Presentation of Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

by Isaac Oburu

ArcLight Cinemas, a premiere movie-going destination, is excited to announce its collaboration with Christie® to bring the most advanced movie-viewing experience possible for ArcLight guests at the legendary Cinerama Dome, with the west-coast debut …

Tags:Christie| Cinema

Want to See Billy Lynn at 120Hz in 3D and UHD?

by Bob Raikes

ArcLight Cinemas is working with Christie to present Ang Lee’s “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” (Ang Lee Shows the Future of Cinema Display (Updated) at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, which is equipped with …

Barco Performs Shadow and Highlight Measurements in a Theater

by Chris Chinnock

Last year, Barco presented a contrast model for the cinema that predicted real contrast values taking into account the projector, screen, and environment. They concluded that one starts to see diminishing returns in creating …

4D Cinema

by Matthew Brennesholtz

The SMPTE educational webcast on October 20th was titled “From 4D Cinema to Haptic Cinematography: Challenges & Issues.” It was presented by two researchers from Technicolor Research & Innovation, Philippe Guillotel (who did most …

Tags:Cinema| Haptics| Large Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 43

CGR France’s New Premium Concept Cinema to be lit by Christie Ultra Bright, High Contrast laser

by Isaac Oburu

Cinemagoers in France will soon be able to enjoy movies in the best colours and highest brightness and contrast, thanks to CGR Cinemas, a nationwide chain which is upgrading projection in selected outlets with …

Tags:Christie| Cinema| Cinema going| France

Royole Introduces Moon, a Foldable 3D Virtual Mobile Theater with Noise-Cancelling Headphones

by Isaac Oburu

Royole Corporation, a global pioneer and innovator of flexible displays, flexible sensors, and smart device technologies, today announces the introduction of Moon, a 3D virtual mobile theater for movies, gaming, and more. Combining unique …

Tags:Cinema| Wearables

ASC Announces Plan to Evaluate Theatrical Performance Parameters

by Chris Chinnock

Cinema technology is advancing rapidly including higher contrast, wider colors and higher frame rates (as seen in yesterday’s Display Daily – Ang Lee Shows the Future of Cinema Display). Solutions offering a range of …

Tags:Cinema| HDR - High Dynamic Range| HFR - High Frame Rate| Vol 23 - Issue 36| Wide Colour Gamut (WCG)

AMC Theatres and Dolby to Accelerate Deployment to 100 Dolby Cinema at AMC Sites by End of 2017

by Isaac Oburu

In response to impressive guest reaction and the overwhelming success of Dolby Cinema at AMC in its first full year, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and AMC Theatres today announced plans to accelerate Dolby Cinema™ at …

Tags:Cinema| Dolby| USA

AMC Speeds Dolby Cinema Deployment

by Tom Allen

US-based cinema chain AMC and Dolby have, due to very positive guest reactions, announced plans to accelerate the deployment of Dolby Cinema technology. The companies will install Dolby systems at 100 AMC locations before …

Submissions to Hispasat’s 4k Festival Up 40%.

by Tom Allen

The shortlist for Hispasat’s 4k International Short Film Festival (Spain, September) contains 40% more films than the 2015 edition, Hispasat has said. More than 100 films have been submitted; winners will be chosen by …